上脘 (Shàngwǎn) — Upper Epigastrium
Ren (Conception) channel · point 13
Meeting point of the Ren Mai with the Small Intestine and Stomach channels
Location
On the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus.
Needling
Depth:
0.8–1.2 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Harmonises the Stomach and descends rebellious qi
- Calms the spirit
Indications
Epigastric pain and vomitinghiccup and belchingdifficulty swallowingepilepsy and insomniapalpitations
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